Hiroshima: The Carp won their second in a row (both in extra innings against Yakult). They are 8-0-1 in extra innings. ... Nakazaki recorded the first save of his career. ... Maru homered in his second straight game.

Yakult: The Swallows dropped their second straight. They are 1-7-2 in extra innings. ... Balentien homered for the first time since May 31.